Tasty Tuesday Recipe

Loaded Potato Potluck 

Ingredients

8 medium potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 lb. total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled,divided
• Sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.


PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole dish.


RETURN potatoes to saucepan; add evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and half of bacon. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.


BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, remaining bacon and green onions. Bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.